Good morning, Youngstown.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers will host a Taco and Margarita Festival at Eastwood Field on Saturday, June 14 where foodies can enjoy tacos, margaritas and live music.

Advance general admission tickets cost $10 with day-of tickets at $20 + limited VIP packages offer two margarita vouchers and a festival T-shirt.

Today marks the final day for public painting of a panorama mural on the side of Kilcawley Center at YSU plus the center will close May 5 for a two-year renovation that will update campus spaces for student use.

An Express convenience store and gas station opened yesterday on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown on the site of the former middle school—while the new Meijer superstore is set to open on May 8 with services such as fresh produce, pharmacy, and home goods.

Local Patrick Hughes, with experience from other Meijer locations, will manage the superstore.

A Youngstown Police officer said he heard loud gunfire early Wednesday at about 7:20 p.m. at Himrod and Lane avenues and saw a car with 12 bullet holes while a person in the backseat fired a semiautomatic rifle with a curved magazine before driving away—shell casings were later found at the scene.

Michael Alexander, a 50-year-old former city employee who pleaded guilty in February to raping a 12-year-old in 2018, was sentenced Thursday to 15 to 19 years in prison at Mahoning County Common Pleas Court—his co-defendant Ashley Cervello is expected to plead guilty later on bribery charges.

Youngstown's Federal Frenzy music and arts festival will host more than 30 acts on five stages as it expands to two days.

The event will begin on April 25 at Penguin City Brewery and continue on April 26 at West Federal Street with Ultra Q headlining the main stage.

The city of Struthers was awarded $18,548 from an EPA grant to improve river health by reducing salt runoff that hurts water quality — the funds will buy new equipment including 40 steel carbon blades and 10 razor systems.

Mahoning County Public Health will offer the Health Coaches for Hypertension Control program beginning April 23 from 12 to 1 p.m. for eight weeks to help adults aged 55 and older learn about managing high blood pressure—covering nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation, stress and medication management—and it will be held at 50 Westchester Drive in Youngstown.

Youngstown State lost the first game 11-3 to Robert Morris on Wednesday then rallied in the second game with a 7-4 win led by a grand slam from Taylor Truran.

The teams will finish their three-game series today at 3 p.m. at Covelli Sports Complex.

Mary Brant, a Poland alum, is excelling as a Robert Morris freshman with a .400 average & 8 home runs that have made her the top hitter in the Horizon League.

She returned to her hometown in a three-game series against Youngstown State at Covelli Sports Complex where she made key plays including a grand slam and walk-off hits.

We Need You to Survive: Youth Safety Workshop

10 AM – 2 PM — McGuffey Centre — Free brunch — Youth ages 8-18 can learn essential life skills from mental wellness to internet safety in a fun and supportive environment.

Harlem Globetrotters Show

3-7 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Tickets available — Experience the thrills of basketball, comedy, and magic with the iconic Harlem Globetrotters.

Kindermusik Class for Toddlers

Recurring Class — Apr 18 – Apr 24 — Valley Little Melodies — Cost info not specified — A fun, engaging music class that promotes creativity and cognitive development in toddlers.

Tommy DeLuca LIVE

7-10 p.m. — Biker Brewhouse — Check out an entertaining evening of live music with musician and actor Tommy DeLuca.

Farm Animal Baby Shower

10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Mill Creek MetroParks Farm — Free admission — Celebrate the arrival of farm babies with fun activities and a sheep shearing demonstration.

Run Ytown 5 & 10-Miler

8-11 a.m. — Second Sole Youngstown — Registration fee required — Join the community for a morning of energetic running competitions at the annual Run Ytown event.

Music Bingo Night

6-9 p.m. — Paladin Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of music and bingo while winning prizes with friends.

Canfield Spring Super Swap Meet

8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Canfield Fairgrounds — $7 single day or $10 weekend pass — A lively indoor/outdoor swap meet featuring diverse vendors and collectibles.

Stavich Bike Trail Smart-guided Cycle Tour

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Stavich Bicycle Trailhead — Cost varies — Explore a historical cycling route along the Ohio/Pennsylvania border at your own pace.

Cinco on Phelps

1-7 p.m. — Phelps Street Gateway Public Space — Free entry — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, food, and arts and crafts.